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Presentation by Mike Atter Director of Robert Walters SA What will we be talking about? How to get the job you want How

Introduction. Presentation by Mike Atter Director of Robert Walters SA What will we be talking about? How to get the job you want How to write your CV How to interview effectively. How To Get The Job You Want?. Decide where you would like to be in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years

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Presentation by Mike Atter Director of Robert Walters SA What will we be talking about? How to get the job you want How

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  1. Introduction • Presentation by Mike Atter • Director of Robert Walters SA • What will we be talking about? • How to get the job you want • How to write your CV • How to interview effectively

  2. How To Get The Job You Want? Decide where you would like to be in 1 year, 5 years, 10 years How do you intend to get there? Make an intelligent career move internally if you decide to stay at your present employer Build a good relationship with a good consultancy if you are looking externally Sell yourself – use your CV as a synopsis of your key achievements during your career so far and remember to make yourself stand out with extra curricular activities The all important interview

  3. How To Make a Good Impression With Your CV Clear and concise layout – short paragraphs and bullet points Avoid coloured paper, fancy fonts, photos & over-elaboration Personal details & profiles Hobbies & interests Education/qualifications Systems skills/level of expertise Language skills Career history – most recent employer first Employer/Job title/responsibilities & achievements Spelling & grammar Leave plenty of space

  4. Example • NAME John Smith • NATIONALITY British • VISA DETAILS European Passport • EDUCATION University of York, York (Oct 02 – Jun 06) • 1st Class MEng (Hons) Electronics and Communications Engineering • Staff House College, Canterbury (Jan 02 – Aug 02) • (A-level equivalent) Mathematics, Physics, Accounting: A • PROFESSIONAL ACA 2008 • QUALIFICATION First Time Passes • LANGUAGES English • SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE Word, Excel, Power Point, SAP, C, C++ • and Java Programming languages

  5. Example Continued • CAREER HISTORY • Aug 06 – Present DELOITTE LLP, London • (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) • Assistant Manager • Responsibilities include: • Industry Focus: • Specialising in technology, media and telecommunication audit sectors • Proven teamwork, leadership and communication skills developed through participation in groups of differing sizes • Able to work under significant pressure and to generate positive vision • Experienced in UK GAAP, IFRS, Sarbanes Oxley and accounting controls • Experienced in testing of Non-Underlying Items, Share Options, Pensions, Share Based Payment, Companies Disposal, FX and IR swap, Impairment and Credit Commission • Mentoring & Development: • Provision of training for new joiners on industry developments and Deloitte audit approach • Awarded the outstanding contribution award in 2007 • Participated regularly in graduate recruitment events • Involved in the group development scheme and ‘buddy’ system

  6. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Example Continued • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks

  7. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys The Interview Prepare Dress the part Eye contact Have some questions up your sleeve Confidence

  8. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Investment Banking Career Trends & Career Routes

  9. Introduction Structure Career Trends Career Routes and Benefits Salary Trends

  10. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Fee earning part of the bank Chinese Wall FINANCE OPERATIONS Structure of an Investment Bank

  11. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • When is the best time to move? • Extra time in practice does not necessarily add value • Banking is increasing in popularity as some of the common misconceptions are removed i.e. culture, working hours etc. • Why should you choose Investment Banking as a career option? • Challenge and growth • Mobility and progression • International secondment • Salary and reward • Market Conditions • Much more competition • Growth expected across equities, commodities and rates • Credit market

  12. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Career Trends • Where are people moving? • Corporate Finance • Small percentage • Another 3 years training • 7 day weeks • Equity Research • Very specialist • Does not lead to revenue generating roles • Product Control • Need for value add due to increase in complexity • More focus on control as risk increases • Off shoring

  13. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys What employers look for: • Genuine interest • Understanding – research your products • Financial Services experience not required • Interpersonal skills • Academics

  14. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Commerce and Industry Career Trends & Career Routes

  15. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Market overview – Commerce & Industry Robert Walters Commerce & Industry Clients • SAB • Danone • Nampak • Flightcenter • Primedia • Anglo • IBM • Oracle • Aspen • RCI • MTN

  16. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Market overview – Commerce & Industry An exciting time within industry Recession is easing and opportunities are opening: • 2009 saw little in Hiring from Practice; until Q4 • Few redundancies in C&I Finance throughout Recession Salaries are stabilising • Looking at circa 420-480k plus package • Sector variances: • Low basic in Media, Retail. • Higher basic in Natural Resources, Property Work life balance • Varies dependent on company

  17. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys What can you do next? The roles offered are endless. These can include: • Group Financial Accountant • Management Accountant • Financial Analyst • Finance Manager • Commercial/Business analyst • Internal Auditor • Financial Controller • Corporate Finance

  18. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys What can you do next? • Group Financial Accountant • Nearly always big companies: JSE 100 • Consolidations / IFRS • Exposure to all business units • Consider it a stepping stone move • Easily step into an Analytical role; hard the other way around Where can you go? Simple answer is anywhere (besides Corporate Finance) • Commercial, Analytical, Group FC, Divisional FC, Head of Group Reporting, etc.

  19. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Emerging Roles • ‘‘Take the job title with a pinch of salt’’ • Management Accountant • Financial Analyst • Finance Manager You must read the job spec as every role is different. Where can you go? • Senior Finance Manager, Commercial Finance Manager, Head of Management Accounting, Divisional FC, Senior Analyst, FP & A Manager

  20. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Emerging Roles • Commercial Roles • Very few around • Looking at taking business forward • Business facing • Strategic • Analytical • Lead role in changing a business’ focus Where can you go? • Commercial Finance Manager, Senior Analyst, FP & A Manager, Commercial Director, Finance Director (?)

  21. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Emerging Roles • Internal Audit • Exposure to whole business • Difference between Operational / Financial Internal Audit • Exposure to Risk Management • Worldwide Travel: MTV, every major city • Entry point into large company i.e. Unilever, Shell • Internal Talent Spotting

  22. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Emerging Roles • Financial Controller / Group FC • Normally in an SME • Gain management experience • Exposure to Senior Management • Varied roles • Clear career path • Less ‘Red Tape’ • See the difference you are making

  23. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Emerging Roles • Corporate Finance Internal M&A / Corporate Finance Roles • Corporate Finance Analyst • M&A: Project Lead Advisory • Business Development Manager • Candidates with need M&A, TS, Valuations experience. Straight from Audit is not an option.

  24. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Summary • Structure – where do you fit in? • Career Trends – market conditions and your options • Career Routes and Benefits • Salary Trends – potential

  25. Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (British Mobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers in Deloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring project and yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys • Clients include: • Vodafone Group Plc (BritishMobile Network Operator) £5.857 billion (2008/09) • ‘In-charge’ for the year end audit, includes FX, Net Investment Hedging, Put and Call options, Share option (IFRS2), India and Qatar acquisitions testing • Completed the IFRS and US GAAP checklist • Led a team of 3 auditors to the completion of “agreed upon procedures” audit, includes, capitalisation and indebtedness and directors’ incentives • Audited consolidation notes for Vodafone Group Plc annual report by liaising with audit managers inDeloitte international offices • Attended fraud and risk meeting with senior managers • WPP Group Limited (Advertising Company) £761.7 million (2009) • Took full responsibilities in budgeting, planning and managing audit team for year end, interim and service charge audits • Kept contacts with the clients regarding to IFRS, UK GAAP and business risks • Dixons Group International Plc (Consumer Electronics Retail Chain) £199.3 million (2008) • Acted as a field manager in capital restructuring projectand yearend audit • Liaising with colleagues in international offices for consolidation work • Recommended client on possible management control improvements • Field managed 2 head-offices audit, including Coverplan Insurance Service Ltd and DSG Wholesale Ltd, from planning to sign-off • Chime Communications Plc (Public Relations Company) £66.8 million (2009) • Field managed 4 head-offices audits with a team of 4 – Resonate, Good Relations • Nissan, Ebooker, International Stadia Group Limited and Genesys Questions?

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